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Scavengers
Name: Sue Wilsher
31 March 2019;Genre: Real life
Landfill has lived his whole life behind the wall, scavenging to survive and look after the animals which fill his world. Looked after by old Babagoo, he has been conditioned to follow the rules designed to keep Landfill safe from the evils of the Outside. But Landfill is curious - and that means...
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The 1000 Year Old Boy
Name: Michelle
31 March 2019;Genre: Friends and family
I really love this book, it's got loads of adventure in it. Alfie is trying to be a normal 11 year old except he's 1000 years old and can remember all the kings, queens and the last Viking invasion in England .
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Name: Matt Age 9
31 March 2019;Genre: Historical Fiction
Athan works for the enigmatic Mr Chen, a man determined to unravel the mystery of flight. But when his mentor is brutally murdered, it falls on Athan to rescue the flying machine they have been secretly working on. Little does he realise, but his actions are putting his whole family in danger....
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BoyUnder Water
Name: Isabel Age 11
28 March 2019;Genre: Friends and family
I like this book because it is a hilarious read and the boy keeps reminding us that him and his best friend Lance are joint third best footballers in year 3. The main character is called Cymbeline Igloo and his life gets worse and worse through the book, making us ask ourselves many questions and...
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Name: Nicki Cleveland
28 March 2019;Genre: Dystopian
Maggie is a middler, worst luck. Jed was born first and is destined for great things once he gets to The Camp to help fight the Quiet War. Trig was born last and is the baby. But Maggie Middler? There's no great destiny, no prizes, nothing. Just the knowledge that her life is laid out for her,...
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The Cosmic Atlas of Alfie Fleet
Name: June Hughes
26 March 2019;Genre: Adventure
Alfie lives with his mother who works every waking hour in a fish factory supporting the two of them and paying off the debts left by Alfie's father. Life is difficult; the flat is small and sparsely furnished, clothes are threadbare and food is restricted to offcuts of fish brought home from...
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A Place Called Perfect
Name: Max Age 11
25 March 2019;Genre: Adventure
I liked the plot of the story (which I thought was very clever) and the mystery behind what is happening in perfect. It made me think... why is Perfect so perfect? What are the archers doing? And why does everyone wear glasses? Altogether I thought this book was a great read with an amazing plot!
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Mr Dog and the Rabbit Habit
Name: Emily Beale
24 March 2019;Genre: Adventure
Mr Dog is a well mannered yet scruffy, travelling pooch. Preferring life on the open road, he travels from town to town exploring the countryside, making friends. At the beginning of this tale he befriends playful mother rabbit. But when she is lured into a trap by the smell of fresh carrots, Mr...
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Mr Dog and the Rabbit Habit
Name: Bryony Davies
17 March 2019;Genre: Adventure
Mr Dog is a friendly stray dog with a big heart and sense of adventure who also loves the wild rabbits living in the field. When Mother Rabbit gets taken by a muddy man, he knows he has to rescue her for the sake of her children. Told from the point of view of the dog, this is fun adventure with...
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Brilliant Ideas from Wonderful Women
Name: Lauren Maidman
15 March 2019;Genre: Adventure
This book is a gorgeous collection of 15 stories from 15 inspirational women who changed the world through their inventions. From board games to the first e-book, the collection is full of a range of different inspirational women in History who had some of the biggest and brightest ideas. These i...
